Oral Dosage Forms Manufacturing Patent

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3856152A1 filed by Universität Heidelberg for methods of manufacturing oral dosage forms. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for preparing them, with international patent classification A61K. The designated states cover all 31 EPO member states and extension countries.

Liquid Compositions with Delivery Particles Patent Application

The European Patent Office published Procter & Gamble Company's patent application EP3741355A1 for liquid compositions containing delivery particles. The invention relates to cosmetic and cleaning formulations with enhanced delivery systems, covering IPC classifications including A61K, A61Q, C11D series. The patent designates all European states and provides public notice of the application for review.

Delcy Rodriguez removed from Venezuela sanctions list

OFAC removed Delcy Rodriguez (a.k.a. Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez) from the Specially Designated Nationals List on April 1, 2026. The Venezuelan national, previously designated under Venezuela sanctions, has been delisted. Entities previously prohibited from dealings with her due to her SDN status should update their screening systems accordingly.

Luxembourg UCI Net Assets February 2026

The CSSF published February 2026 statistics showing Luxembourg UCI net assets reached EUR 6,436.135 billion, a 2.25% increase from January. The rise comprised EUR 47.047 billion in net capital inflows and EUR 94.615 billion from positive market performance. A total of 3,005 UCIs with 13,292 fund units were active in the Luxembourg financial centre.

ESMA MiCA Knowledge Competence Guidelines Application

The CSSF issued Circular 26/909 directing Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to comply with ESMA Guidelines on knowledge and competence criteria under MiCA. The circular applies ESMA's competency requirements (ESMA35-24871704-2922) to Luxembourg-licensed CASPs. Regulated entities must ensure staff involved in crypto-asset services meet the specified knowledge and competence standards.

Countercyclical Buffer Rate for Q2 2026

The CSSF issued Regulation No. 26-01 setting the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate applicable to credit institutions and investment firms for the second quarter of 2026. The regulation was published on 31 March 2026 and references the official Luxembourg legal journal. Regulated entities should verify the applicable CCyB rate for their Q2 2026 capital calculations.

Measles case reported in Ransom County, North Dakota

North Dakota Health and Human Services reported one confirmed measles case in Ransom County, the first case in that county. The individual likely acquired the infection within the state and has no linked travel history. North Dakota has 27 total confirmed measles cases in 2026 with five hospitalizations. The case is not linked to the existing Pembina County outbreak.

Amendments to PRA Rulebook and FCA guidance on LTI flow limit in mortgage lending

The FCA and PRA are consulting on proposed amendments to the loan to income (LTI) flow limit rules for mortgage lending. Following a recommendation from the Financial Policy Committee (FPC), the proposals would allow individual lenders to increase their share of high LTI lending while maintaining the aggregate 15% limit. Comments on CP26/12 are due by 1 July 2026.

DOJ Sues Idaho for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls

The DOJ Civil Rights Division filed a federal lawsuit against Idaho on April 1, 2026, for failing to produce full voter registration lists upon request as required under the Civil Rights Act of 1960. This action brings the Department's nationwide enforcement total to 30 states and the District of Columbia. The lawsuit seeks to enforce the Attorney General's statutory authority to request, inspect, and analyze statewide voter registration records for election integrity purposes.

WV Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Inmate Abuse Conspiracy

The DOJ Civil Rights Division announced that former West Virginia correctional officer Michael Pack pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy against inmates' rights under 18 U.S.C. § 371. Pack admitted to assaulting inmates at Southern Regional Jail with co-conspirators, using 'blind spots' to avoid surveillance, and falsifying incident reports. Sentencing is scheduled for July 24, 2026, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.